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04/02/1984-CC-Minutes-Regular32 MINUTES: City Council April 2, 1984 PRESENT: Mayor Cole, Bridges, Spindle, Inman, Thomas, and Adkins OTHERS PRESENT: Lloyd Henderson, Mary Jo Stover, Burl H. Bourland, Gene Hughes, W. B. Dunn, Erma M. Dunn, C. G. McNeill, Martha McNeill, Nel Armstrong, Dickie Amyx, Jan Roche, Jayne Forrester, Raymond Forrester, Patsy Johns, Dean Johns, Debra McGuire, Michael Robinson, Tenia Hoops, Betty Rice, and Bill Rice. 1. The minutes of the March 191 1984 meeting were approved as printed. 2. Motion was made by Thomas to approve disbursements in the amount of $28,295.38. Adkins gave the second. Voted unan. 3. Mayor Pro Tem Bridges declared the public hearing open on Zoning Petition Z-64 for the City of Sanger from R-1 (Single Family) to LB (Local Business). Those in favor of the petition were asked to speak first. Burl Bourland stated the property was approved for a mobile home park and that he had constructed the park in accordance with the new rules and regulations of the City Ordinance. He asked that Council vote as they had before to approve the petition. With no one else wishing to speak in favor of the petition the opposition was asked to speak. Raymond Forrester stated he owned the property just west of the park, that he had no objection to the park itself, however, would like to see a wider green belt from the park to other properties. Suggested a 15' fence around park. He stated the park might be a necessary function to the city climate but asked Council to consider a wider green belt for the area. Bill Rice spoke in opposition of the petition. Rice owns the property north of the park. He stated he was against the park because it would devaluate the property. He stated the first time a petition was presented that he had stated he was building $108,000-$110,000 home in the area and did not want the park. He stated the park would over crowd the already over -crowded schools. He further stated he felt that the owner would put in lease trailers and that he was against the petition. C. G. McNeill reminded the Council that they had a signed petition of protest. Carolyn Adkins asked Mr. Bourland if he planned to put any rental trailers on the property. Mr. Bourland replied, no, none whatsoever." With no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Cole closed the public hearing. He advised Council. that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the petition be denied, and that a petition of protest had been filed with the City Secretary on March 29, 1984 which contained 8 signatures. Mayor Cole called for a motion to accept P & Z's recommen- dation to deny the petition. None was made. Mayor Cole called for a motion to approve the petition. Motion was made by Wendall Thomas to approve zoning petition Z-64 to change from R-1 (Single Family) to LB (Local Business). Benny Bridges gave the second. Voted unanimous to approve. 4. Motion was made by Thomas to approve the final plat on the resubdivision of Tracts 49 and 50, H. Tierwester to Lot 3, B1k. 4, Hughes Addition. Inman gave the second. Voted unan. 33 5. Motion was made by Spindle to approve the Final Plat on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block G, White Addition for Gene Hughes. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. 6. Motion was made by Bridges to request the city attorney to file suit for demolition of the structures at 203 South 4th Street. Thomas gave the second. Voted unan. 7. Lloyd informed Council of the availability of grant money to cities for planning. The planning grant would provide the City of Sanger with funds to upgrade the City's Master Plan. The fees for the preparation of the grant application could be paid for from administration costs in the CDBG program. Jack Russell's fee would be approximately $1,000 for preparing the application. Once the City has updated their Master Plan the city could then submit an application for additional CDBG funds to help implement the plan in the fall of 1985. Motion was made by Adkins to instruct Jack Russell to submit an application for a planning grant to TDCA on behalf of the City. Bridges gave the second. Voted unan. 8.-9. Mayor Cole stated that he felt enough people were already aware of the negotiations that it was not necessary to have executive session. Council agreed. Mayor Cole stated he felt the property was over priced. Carolyn Adkins asked, "What is a fair price?" Mayor Cole stated whatever the land is worth. Lloyd to check and see if price of building and land could be lowered. 10. The fee increase request for the city attorney was discussed. Lloyd stated he had called Mike Whitten numerous times but could not get a phone call returned. Mayor Cole directed Lloyd to call Tom Whitlock and see if he would be interested in the position of city attorney. Item to be placed on next Council agenda. 11. It was the general consensus of Council not to change from winter rates to summer rates (on electric system) until next month. 12. Other such matters: (a) It was general consensus of Council to wait until regular meeting, April 16, 1984 to canvass election ballots and swear in new candidates. (b) Thomas asked why Precinct 4 could not dump at City Landfill. Lloyd advised him they are dumping with no problems. (c). Mayor Cole advised city staff of the bad dip at Freese Drive. (d) Lloyd advised Council he had received a letter from Santa Fe regarding their property at Willow and lst. He stated he felt it was a lot of money Lor tliat tract of land. Mayor Cole requested Lloyd to call the railroad company and see if a tax write-off would - possibly work and reduce the price. (e) Lloyd advised Council that Joe Rodgers with the Denton County Appraisal District would meet with Council on April 16th regarding taxing mobile homes and trailer parks. (f) Council was given a copy of the City of Denton's Mobile Home Ordinance for their review. Lloyd advised Council that he had asked the City of Lewisville for a copy of their permits for moving mobile homes in and out and how their code is written. Council to receive a copy as soon as Lloyd has it. Meeting adjourned.